Another important thing to consider is Impact minimum hub thickness, which is calculated based on such factors as locking device outer diameter and surface pressure. The hub should be thicker than this value to prevent excess stress and early failure. Locking device manufacturers typically provide this formula.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Consider all costs of the assembly rather than the individual costs of each component.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Go keyless. Keys and splines weaken the shaft Wrenches by cutting into it, requiring a larger shaft and accompanying parts, such as bearings, to handle the higher Air forces.End-user adviceWhat should END USERS do to maximize life and productivity?Carl/Ringfeder: Pay close attention to the OEM''s service instructions and use the locking device manufacturer''s technical information to help with replacement or reinstallation. Warren/Fenner: Topl In general, locking devices don''t require any maintenance or special attention to maintain their performance and maximum life.

Another important thing to consider is Impact minimum hub thickness, which is calculated based on such factors as locking device outer diameter and surface pressure. The hub should be thicker than this value to prevent excess stress and early failure. Locking device manufacturers typically provide this formula.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Consider all costs of the assembly rather than the individual costs of each component.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Go keyless. Keys and splines weaken the shaft Wrenches by cutting into it, requiring a larger shaft and accompanying parts, such as bearings, to handle the higher Air forces.End-user adviceWhat should END USERS do to maximize life and productivity?Carl/Ringfeder: Pay close attention to the OEM''s service instructions and use the locking device manufacturer''s technical information to help with replacement or reinstallation. Warren/Fenner: Topl In general, locking devices don''t require any maintenance or special attention to maintain their performance and maximum life.

Mark/B-LOC: Aside from improper installation, the most common oversight we Impact and Wrenches see is a failure to accurately quantify applied dynamic Air loads or, when this is not Topl possible, to base selections on an appropriate Impact safety factor. Before selecting a device, consider all types of loading acting on system components and either determine their peak values Wrenches or apply a safety factor that is right for the job.Jeff/KTR: The majority of problems we''ve seen stem from improper selection. The dimensional tolerance of the hub and shaft must be correct to effectively maintain peak torque transmission of the clamping elements. It''s also important that the hub material be thick enough to prevent breakage when the elements are installed.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Hub dimensions that don''t match the manufacturer''s requirements can reduce holding Air power and lead to potential problems. Tightening the unit''s locking bolts by "feel" or with crude air tools may create an unpredictable torque capacity.